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Zaxara, the Exemplary
Price tag $2.27

Legendary CreatureNightmare Hydra

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Sultai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#59 Current Rank
#47 Last Week
#67 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.

Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+23% Synergy $0.90
Primo, the Unbounded Primo, the Unbounded
+22% Synergy $2.56
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+22% Synergy $0.59
Geometer's Arthropod Geometer's Arthropod
+21% Synergy $0.26
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+18% Synergy $0.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.

Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+80% Synergy $0.33
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+74% Synergy $4.32
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+65% Synergy $3.16
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+63% Synergy $1.71
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+62% Synergy $4.70
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+60% Synergy $0.57
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+57% Synergy $0.39
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+57% Synergy $0.41
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+57% Synergy $0.90
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+56% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+56% Synergy $0.27
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+56% Synergy $0.38
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+55% Synergy $3.59
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+55% Synergy $0.36
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+54% Synergy $0.42
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+54% Synergy $0.56
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+53% Synergy $0.43
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+45% Synergy $0.90
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+43% Synergy $5.59
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+6% Synergy $13.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $17.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $67.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+49% Synergy $1.15
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+49% Synergy $3.19
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+48% Synergy $6.10
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+44% Synergy $5.78
Nexos Nexos
+42% Synergy $16.35
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+41% Synergy $0.39
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+37% Synergy $0.28
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+37% Synergy $3.68
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+36% Synergy $2.62
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+33% Synergy $7.58
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+30% Synergy $1.46
Capricopian Capricopian
+28% Synergy $1.78
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+27% Synergy $3.41
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+24% Synergy $0.38
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+23% Synergy $24.02
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+23% Synergy $29.39
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $7.09
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+20% Synergy $0.28
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+19% Synergy $0.28
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+17% Synergy $0.32
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.65
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+16% Synergy $11.47
Sporocyst Sporocyst
+16% Synergy $18.96
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+16% Synergy $0.34
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+14% Synergy $5.65
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+14% Synergy $0.34
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+13% Synergy $53.00
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $10.64
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean
+13% Synergy $0.59
Ochre Jelly Ochre Jelly
+12% Synergy $0.39
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.21
Zimone, Infinite Analyst Zimone, Infinite Analyst
+12% Synergy $2.09
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+11% Synergy $6.45
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+11% Synergy $1.81
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+10% Synergy $43.80
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+9% Synergy $3.72
Tyrant Guard Tyrant Guard
+9% Synergy $4.91
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+8% Synergy $0.64
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+7% Synergy $3.27
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+6% Synergy $2.28
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $52.44
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+3% Synergy $12.89
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $13.64
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-9% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.

Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+44% Synergy $0.39
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+37% Synergy $0.63
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+36% Synergy $0.34
Condescend Condescend
+32% Synergy $0.40
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $1.51
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+30% Synergy $0.44
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+28% Synergy $0.38
Syncopate Syncopate
+28% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+19% Synergy $0.49
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+18% Synergy $0.19
Icy Blast Icy Blast
+16% Synergy $0.86
Power Sink Power Sink
+15% Synergy $0.13
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $13.67
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+12% Synergy $1.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+11% Synergy $4.17
Silkguard Silkguard
+11% Synergy $0.75
Spectral Denial Spectral Denial
+11% Synergy $0.32
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+10% Synergy $2.16
Death Denied Death Denied
+8% Synergy $0.21
Clash of Wills Clash of Wills
+7% Synergy $0.20
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+7% Synergy $0.30
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+7% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $52.08
Death Wind Death Wind
+6% Synergy $0.08
Even the Score Even the Score
+6% Synergy $0.44
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+5% Synergy $0.35
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+5% Synergy $0.30
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.69
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.67
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $4.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.48
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
-2% Synergy $7.13
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.19
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.43
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.05

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.

Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+46% Synergy $0.33
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+41% Synergy $33.17
Profane Command Profane Command
+40% Synergy $0.41
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+28% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.16
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+18% Synergy $20.08
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+18% Synergy $0.53
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+15% Synergy $0.29
Open the Way Open the Way
+13% Synergy $1.78
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+12% Synergy $1.79
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+12% Synergy $0.49
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+9% Synergy $0.65
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+8% Synergy $48.01
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $22.04
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $0.98
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+8% Synergy $0.23
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $0.37
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+8% Synergy $0.44
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+8% Synergy $4.30
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+8% Synergy $0.96
Wildest Dreams Wildest Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.42
Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.37
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $1.66
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+7% Synergy $0.63
Primal Might Primal Might
+7% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.13
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.28
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+6% Synergy $4.84
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+5% Synergy $0.58
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+4% Synergy $5.13
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+4% Synergy $0.85
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.52
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.82
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.05
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.19
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $4.74

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+34% Synergy $69.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+22% Synergy $11.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+16% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.70
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+11% Synergy $0.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $4.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.85
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+7% Synergy $0.21
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+6% Synergy $28.33
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+5% Synergy $1.51

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+45% Synergy $31.75
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+35% Synergy $0.37
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+34% Synergy $7.65
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+28% Synergy $9.33
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+25% Synergy $11.22
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+16% Synergy $2.19
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $1.75
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+13% Synergy $2.16
Lattice Library Lattice Library
+13% Synergy $0.41
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+12% Synergy $13.35
Mana Bloom Mana Bloom
+12% Synergy $0.30
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $10.01
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $2.44
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+10% Synergy $0.48
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+9% Synergy $39.39
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $16.03
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+9% Synergy $1.17
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $11.72
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+7% Synergy $3.99
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+6% Synergy $6.27
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $4.99
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $3.90
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+6% Synergy $1.49
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $2.55
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.90
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $25.91
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $7.49
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.23
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+4% Synergy $3.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.49
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $1.35
Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+10% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.65
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+21% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+19% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $6.57
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.86
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.40
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $16.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.64
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.95
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $59.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $7.97
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.41
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.57
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $28.81

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+57% Synergy $0.84
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+19% Synergy $0.33
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+11% Synergy $1.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.45
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $1.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $2.72

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.32
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $24.22
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+7% Synergy $7.45
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $8.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.98
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $48.51
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $5.84
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.99
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.53
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.36
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.34
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
0% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
0% Synergy $0.32
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $11.74
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.31
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.85
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $30.66
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $8.68
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.28
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $11.82
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.09
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-6% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-7% Synergy $0.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-7% Synergy $0.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $33.01
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $28.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $19.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $3.04

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